A dazzling and awesome display of India's fighter prowess launched Aero India 2005, the biennial air show, where dozens of global military and civil aircraft makers are showcasing their products to hardsell them in India.

A formation of three Indian Air Force MI 8 helicopters in the national tricolour and ensigns of the IAF and the aero show marked the start of the event.

A low-speed composite formation of three aircraft -- the home grown Advanced Light Aircraft, the Kiran trainer and the awesome Sukhoi-30 Mki -- flying at a low altitude, gave the audience a taste of things to come.

The Advanced Light Helicopter of the Indian Air Force displayed some eye-popping daredevilry for the audience.

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